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Re: Downton Abbey

^ The only reason I even watched the first episode was because I got an email from Amazon I could watch Downton Abbey for free because I had a prime account. Or course I had to do the typical work around to watch it on my ipad. Photon is the best $5 I ever spent on an app.

Even not knowing anything about the show, I immediately knew the Duke was gay because why the fuck would he pick "the ugly one". That was only reaffirming when he requested a specific butler or w/e they want to call it.

My friends call me a dramater as I'm sadly well versed in the genre and hardly anything shocks me. Will be interesting to see how it develops but if there isn't some frivolity in a few episodes, I'll find myself bored with it.

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I watched 2 more episodes and does the story actually go anywhere? Outside of the Turkish death, there is just nothing exciting about it. It just seems the characters jostle in place: much ado about nothing. The period piece portion is nice but I don't get the intrigue of the story.

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I finished the first series and you guys were right. It did ramp up to a good conclusion. I may start to watch the second series later. I had a friend ruin it for me because I heard the sexy Iain Glen plays a love interest in Mary. This guy is getting so much English muffin on TV: first Dany in Game of Thrones and now Mary in Downton Abbey. Although I like my Iain with a little scruff.

Re: Downton Abbey

Originally Posted by maxpowr9

I watched 2 more episodes and does the story actually go anywhere? Outside of the Turkish death, there is just nothing exciting about it. It just seems the characters jostle in place: much ado about nothing. The period piece portion is nice but I don't get the intrigue of the story.

I was hooked from the very first episode.

Perhaps you did not find it that appealing because you were expecting the story to be full of intrigue. I was viewing it slightly differently. I looked at is as a story of a man who was committed to doing the right thing despite losing his family's house, home and fortune.

I find the dialogue has a bit more depth than what I usually watch. i remember at one point in the story, Robert Crawley the Earl of Grantham was asked if he was happy. His reply was, "I am not unhappy."

To me, his answer speaks volumes. He is not exactly happy, but he knows he is more comfortable than many, and so should not be complaining. But yet, not all is right for him. I feel from the tone of his voice that it is very much a case of noblesse oblige.

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I just fInished the second season. It is a terrific show. I hope something good happens for Thomas next season - god the poor guy struggles. I can't help but feel for him in spite of everything. The only person who seems to care for him is O'brian.

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IMDB says ITV plans to bring back hit show Downton Abbey for a fourth season. It announced the re-commission on Friday. It finished its third season on ITV1 in early November with a season-high ratings performance, bringing to an end what the network said was the highest-rated season of the show to-date.

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Found a link online to watch season 3, I LOVED it, can't wait for season 4. I don't know how they're going to write Matthew out of the show seeing as he wields quite a large role in the series, now more than ever given the events of season 3.

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Ever since I saw topic, I decided to do some catchup watching it online (thank God for Amazon Prime and allowing me to view the episodes ahead of the horribly delayed US release).

Just watched the second wedding episode. That was one of the most depressing things I have ever seen on TV. I'm not one easily moved but I was stirred by that. It seems like everyone will go off the rails again in the next episode.

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I completely lost it when Sybil died

I thought the wedding was bad but holy shit. What a climax. The rest of the season was kind of eh. I still don't get why Tom would stick around and help Matt out. I hope Thomas finds a nice poofter that he could do some late nite reconnaissance with instead of almost raping someone. I wonder if Lord Grantham's stab at Eton was to make fun of PM Cameron.

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I just saw the "holiday special". Wow that episode was like a movie at over 90 minutes! The ending is such a tragedy but you could see it coming from miles away.

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The car crash cliffhanger is so cliché that it doesn't phase me. Matthew is highly likely dead though. Whenever there is a time where a character is built up, they must come crashing [no pun intended] back to reality.

We do know that the dowager is gonna get killed off at the end of the next season as Maggie Smith has already said that it would be her last one. That would be a good way to end the series IMO. No real point and dragging it on as the history gets quite dour.

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I really enjoyed Shirley McClain last night. I thought that she was a breathe of fresh air. DA can get a little stuffy at times. I do love how she and Maggie Smith played off of eachother. I thought that it was a good season opener. Change is upon DA and this reflects that time period in England. I have to say that I did find Mary to be a tad bit annoying and overdramatic. She is fearful of loosing her legacy. I get it but she must realize the man that she married and not expect him to fall into this lifestyle with the snap of her fingers.

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Because The Obama’s and the Media is going CRAZY over “downton Abbey” I decided to pre-set my DVR to record season 3. The only reason I’m the LEAST bit curious is because the Phenomenal Dame Maggie Smith is a member of the cast.

I'm going to read some of the back-story you guys provided. So is the show an easy watch and can I get into it after missing seasons 1 & 2?

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Originally Posted by MisterMajestic

Because The Obama’s and the Media is going CRAZY over “downton Abbey” I decided to pre-set my DVR to record season 3. The only reason I’m the LEAST bit curious is because the Phenomenal Dame Maggie Smith is a member of the cast.

I'm going to read some of the back-story you guys provided. So is the show an easy watch and can I get into it after missing seasons 1 & 2?

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I have to say that I find Matthew's inheritence unrealistic.

"You cheated on my daughter, but please, take my money. You are such a noble man."

I don't get it. I know that the show is called Downton Abbey and notDownton Place, but I would have liked to see the change in scenery and their adaptation to the smaller place. Even if they would have gone back, it would have been fun to see where all of the servants would have ended up.

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SPOILERS!!!!

Im so sad right now. I just watched last night's episode online. Poor Sybil. I knew that they shouldn't have listened to Sir Phillip.

I will miss her so much. Jessica Brown Findlay is a great talent, and honestly, one of the most beautiful people I have ever seen. I look forward to seeing her in other projects. Im going to try to stop sobbing now.

Re: Anyone a Downton Abbey Fan?

Originally Posted by dereperez

Huge fan. I've finished all three seasons and wish there were more.

I have not started on the third season yet. Did you watch the Christmas specials? I need to catch up with the season 2 Christmas special before I start on my season three. Then I will watch the season 3 Christmas special bring myself up to date.

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Originally Posted by Durango95

I'm so over the fact they killed off Matthew.

Um, if you actually paid attention [I guess this was mum in the US] but the actor that was playing Matthew said that season 3 was his last one. The problem is, he stated that publicly so they killed him off in the most deus ex machina way possible. Dame Maggie Smith said that next season will be her last one and the show SHOULD honestly just wrap up at that point. The plot points now are already so absurd that Julian Fellowes should attempt salvage his reputation. The last holiday especial apparently was a direct ripoff of his previous movie, Gosford Park.

Re: Anyone a Downton Abbey Fan?

Originally Posted by yhtang

I have not started on the third season yet. Did you watch the Christmas specials? I need to catch up with the season 2 Christmas special before I start on my season three. Then I will watch the season 3 Christmas special bring myself up to date.

Yup, I watched the Xmas specials as well. The way they got rid of one character in the X-mas finale (I won't spoil it for anyone that hasn't seen it yet) was downright silly (if all too predictable).

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Originally Posted by maxpowr9

Um, if you actually paid attention [I guess this was mum in the US] but the actor that was playing Matthew said that season 3 was his last one. The problem is, he stated that publicly so they killed him off in the most deus ex machina way possible. Dame Maggie Smith said that next season will be her last one and the show SHOULD honestly just wrap up at that point. The plot points now are already so absurd that Julian Fellowes should attempt salvage his reputation. The last holiday especial apparently was a direct ripoff of his previous movie, Gosford Park.

The season 3 holiday special was no where near as good as the season 2 one. Season 3's was a whole lotta nothing.